The Purpose of the Awards

The purpose of the awards sponsored by Linwoods and supported by Sport Northern Ireland, is to identify sporting achievement and recognise those individuals, teams and organisations whose contribution to Ulster sport is outstanding. Nominations for the awards may be made by organisations, governing bodies of sport, district councils, local sport councils and individuals.

Sports Star of the Year

This is awarded to a person identified with the province whose sporting performances or achievements are seen as outstanding. Recent winners have included Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, David Healy and Wendy Houvenaghel.

How to Nominate

Nominations close on Saturday 1st December at 5pm and can completed via our
online form.

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